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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,835.80, 24,610.77 and 10,281.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,835.80, 24,610.77 and 10,281.54 is: 14,187.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,835.80 : 24,610.77 = 10,281.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,835.80/24,610.77 = 10,281.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,835.80x = 24,610.77 × 10,281.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,835.80x = 253,036,616.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,036,616.19/17,835.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,187.01

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